EKG Tech III
About The Position
As a member of the health care team, the EKG Tech III performs varied types of electrocardiograms, scans Holter monitors and event recorders, and performs exercise tests on infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role also requires proficiency in signal-averaged EKGs and use of the EKG storage and retrieval system. The employee is expected to follow UTMC Service Values, including iCare standards, hospital policies and procedures, and department-specific safety and training practices. This includes supporting patient safety and quality of care, assessing fall risk with the Morse Fall Scale, washing hands between patients, reporting equipment dysfunction, limiting blood exposure, handling spills, and using standardized handoff communication. The position is based at the Health Science Campus. The listed shift hours are 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; the posting does not specify a particular scheduled shift within those hours. Weekend or holiday work is indicated as required.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited institution in Cardiovascular Technology, or successful completion of one year of CARD coursework with completion of an EKG externship.
- Actual job experience performing EKGs beyond an EKG externship.
- Proficiency in scanning Holter monitors and event recorders; must successfully pass the cardiac Rhythm Test with a score of at least 85%.
- Proficiency in performing exercise tests and signal-averaged EKGs.
- AHA/CPR certification in the Basic Life Support Health Care Provider course, as identified by Heart and Vascular Center/Cardiology Clinic policy.
- Ability to visualize an EKG tracing on a computer screen and on paper.
- Ability to hear during exercise tests to measure blood pressures.
- Capability to perform CPR.
- Ability to communicate clearly for patient understanding.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of actual experience performing EKGs and/or EKG-related testing.
- Registry in Cardiovascular Technology.
Responsibilities
- Perform varied types of electrocardiograms.
- Scan Holter monitors and event recorders.
- Perform exercise tests on patients from infancy through geriatric age.
- Perform signal-averaged EKGs.
- Follow UTMC Service Values, hospital policies, and department procedures.
- Assess patients’ fall risk using the Morse Fall Scale and wash hands between patients.
- Recognize and report equipment dysfunction promptly, ensure an alternate process is in place, and take appropriate action.
- Follow safety practices concerning blood exposure and clean up spills.
- Follow standardized handoff communication policies, including the opportunity to ask and respond to questions.
- Transport EKG machines to the bedside and place electrodes properly.
- Escort patients to the EKG testing area and assist them onto a cart.
- Measure blood pressures during exercise tests.
- Use the computer keyboard to access the EKG storage and retrieval system.
- Communicate clearly so patients understand.
- Attend and follow department-specific safety education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
